Explore the Art of Preserving Church History
Join the Community of Christ Historic Sites Foundation Thursday nights at 7 p.m. CDT USA 28 August-11 September and meet the people actively preserving Community of Christ heritage. In this exciting series you'll learn how you can contribute to preserving church history in your area.
Thursday, 28 August at 7:00 pm CDT USA
You are Legend: Preserving the Folklore of Our Sacred Story with Magen Edvalson
Join us on 28 August as we gather with Magen Edvalson, Community of Christ Oral History Coordinator, to learn more about preserving folklore in Community of Christ. Hear Magen talk about the work of an oral historian and the exciting details behind her role as the oral history project coordinator for Community of Christ.
Thursday, 4 September at 7:00 pm CDT USA
Preserving Your History: Tips and Tricks for Both Tangible and Intellectual Retention of Congregational Records with Rachel Killebrew
Gather for a rich evening of “hands on history” with Community of Christ Librarian and Archivist, Rachel Killebrew. Rachel will discuss the important role of the volunteer historian serving at Community of Christ congregations and mission centers throughout the world. She will share her personal experience with preserving Community of Christ’s expansive archival collection and share a few tips on how you can best preserve your own congregation and mission center’s historic records. It’s an evening you don’t want to miss!
Thursday, 11 September at 7:00 pm CDT USA
Preserving the Past: Inside the British Isles Mission Center Archives with Karen Norton
Join Karen Norton as she shares her experience preserving the historic items located inside the British Isles Mission Center archives. Learn how she manages the material, accessions new pieces to the growing collection, and uses the historic material throughout her mission center. This evening program will also feature Andrew Huse sharing his work in preserving and digitizing congregational history in El Cajon, California.
Online seating is limited. Be sure to register to save your seat today! Click the blue button located below each of the program descriptions to register. Feel free to register for all three evenings and enjoy the entire series preserving church history with us!